to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground

The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.

a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune

to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

great pleasure or delight

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation

to construct or cover a road with broken stone

A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.

Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.

A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.

Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.

a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.

a container specifically used for storing or serving milk

a taxi or car for hire with a driver

to start doing something; to commence

again and again; many times over

to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation

A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.

to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully

a picture made using a camera

The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.

something that has been achieved successfully

the planet on which we live; the ground or soil

a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts

A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.

a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something

to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt

The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.

lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent

Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.

to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together

extreme poverty or destitution

to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.

Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.

An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.

the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims

Serving as a guardian or protector.

A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.

Without limits or bounds.

a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal

The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.

Containing no water.

to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

The act of selling; sale.

to weaken or damage something, especially a function or ability

to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about

A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals

Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.

to leave a place; to make empty by leaving

Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data

strange; unusual; peculiar; odd

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs

nearest in distance or relationship

having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin

intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge

to enter someone's land or property without permission

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.

a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.

a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event

a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else

Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.

situated or applied under the tongue

A large hairy spider found in warm regions.

Extremely large; enormous.

The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.

Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.

in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes

Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being

The clients or customers of a professional person or business.

The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.

to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

restricted or limited in scope or freedom

feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something

Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.

Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.

a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government

to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely

to pay attention to; to take notice of

one's range of knowledge or understanding

The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.